New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has inspired the youth with entrepreneurship, courage, and the enthusiasm to do business anywhere in the world.
Addressing the inaugural session of the Annual Trade Expo 2025 of Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry via video conferencing, Shah stated that for 75 consecutive years, the Chamber has upheld that tradition, maintained dialogue with the government, cared for public interest, and stood shoulder to shoulder with the people during natural calamities, an official statement said.
He pointed out, “MSMEs are our greatest asset, and if we look back, every major industry has once begun as a small-scale enterprise. Gujarat’s small industries have made a significant contribution to the nation’s industrial growth. The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry should integrate the tradition of small industries with startups and modernize it to create a comprehensive ecosystem for the youth.”
Shah stated that Gujarat today showcases a vibrant and diverse industrial ecosystem—ranging from traditional industries to cutting-edge technology, IT, infrastructure, MSMEs, startups, and pioneering sectors.
He emphasized that entrepreneurs looking to establish industries in Gujarat are assured of a business-friendly environment, free from political interference, supported by efficient systems and a strike-free atmosphere.
He recalled that during Narendra Modi’s tenure as Chief Minister, the Gujarat government prioritised inclusive decision-making by engaging in meaningful dialogue with traders, industrialists, and small business owners through the Chamber of Commerce.
The Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has made remarkable progress over the past 11 years, advancing in various sectors and emerging as a global leader across multiple domains. He stressed that these achievements have been possible due to the holistic, multidimensional, and whole-of-government approach adopted under Modi’s leadership.
He also acknowledged that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has played a key role in firmly upholding and continuing this tradition of development and good governance in Gujarat.
Shah stated that Gujarat has emerged as a pioneer in all the key sectors that will shape the global economy over the next 25 years.
He highlighted that the world’s largest renewable energy park has been established in Kutch, while the largest greenfield project—Dholera Smart City—is taking shape in the state.
He also mentioned that the Surat-Chennai Expressway, India’s second-longest expressway, originates in Gujarat. Moreover, India’s first international financial hub, GIFT City, has been developed in Gujarat, along with the country’s first bullet train project and the first Namo Bharat Rapid Rail
He further emphasised that Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has provided Gujarat with a robust industrial development infrastructure, progressive policies, and an industry-friendly governance model.
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